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March 13, 2010
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iPad Pre-Orders: For Idiots Only Apple started taking early orders yesterday for its tablet, even though no one's really sure what they're buying.
Anticipation Grows as Apple Takes Orders for IPad Users are placing orders for Apple's iPad to find new ways to use the device.
Plastic Logic Delays Release of Que E-Reader A little extra time for fine-tuning is OK; the Que and other e-readers have bigger challenges ahead.
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FCC's National Broadband Plan: What's in It? The U.S. Federal Communications Commission plans to release a national broadband plan next week that will lay out an ambitious set of goals for broadband...
Xbox 360 Outsold Wii in February, Says NPD UPDATE: Microsoft's Xbox 360 outsold Nintendo's Wii in February, claiming the top spot in the U.S. monthly sales ranking for the first time in more than two years.
OnLive's Pricing Won't Add Up for Most Gamers The cloud gaming service reveals some pricing details, and the value proposition looks iffy at best.
FCC Broadband Speed Tests Should Also Support Enforcement Now that we can allow the FCC to measure the speed of our Internet connections, perhaps the data can be used to improve and enforce carrier promises.
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Accessorize Your iPad for Business Pre-orders began today for the Apple iPad. It is primarily a consumer device, but could have business potential--if you get the right accessories.
Microsoft's 4 Big Plans for Windows Phone 7 Technical details of Windows Phone 7 will finally go on display at a conference next week.
Molding the iPad into a Business Tool The Apple iPad is aimed primarily at a consumer audience, but with the right apps it can also be a functional and productive business tool.
Carbon Nanotube Speakers Powered by Lasers New research paves the way for ubiquitous speakers made from a series of carbon nanotubes.
Hottest Topics in PC Gaming Buzz aat the 2010 Game Developers Conference ranges from social issues to tomorrow's concerns.
Government Role in ICANN Increases ICANN's Government Advisory Committee has expanded its role, helping choose members of policy review committees.
Google Local Product Search: Great Idea, Needs Tweaks Google's local product search lets Android, Palm WebOS and iPhone users check on stock at nearby stores. A good idea, but it's clearly a work in progress.
Apple's Temporary Chief Gets Bonus That Could Be Worth $22M Tim Cook, Apple's COO who replaced CEO Steve Jobs during a medical leave, received a bonus that could be worth $22 million for his temporary leadership.
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